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venus.com
resort, swimwear, casual womenAge 19-25, 26-45
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Boutique styles and looks right to your front door! Why wait in line at your local shops and stores when Venus has everything you need? Looking your best has never been this easy.


venus.com
+1 888-782-2224
USA
Venus is part of Bonprix
Founded in 1984
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Business Highlights

General

Parent Company: Bonprix
Year Founded: 1984
Target Gender: women

Shipping

Shipping Cost: $7.95
Free Shipping: no
Shipped From: USA (Florida)

Returns

Return Policy: not free
Return Instructions: unworn and unwashed clothing will be accepted as returns
Return Cost: $8.95 fee

Sustainability

Recycling Program: no
Responsible Materials: recycled

Product

Style: resort, swimwear, casual
Body Fit: regular, plus size
Available Sizes: Women's (XS, S, M, L, XL, 1X, 2X, 3X)

Customer Service

Support Channels: email, chat, phone
Support Phone: +1 888-782-2224
Support Email: email@venus.com

Payment Options

Payment Methods: card payments, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, financing
Buy Now Pay Later: Shop Pay

Membership Programs

Rewards Program: Swagbucks, Rakuten

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Venus Reviews Summary

Venus has a rating of 1.7 stars from 1,304 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Venus most frequently mention customer service, credit card and return label. Venus ranks 227th among Swimwear sites.

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Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have never had an issue with Venus and their service. The clothes are good quality and the shipping is fast.

Date of experience: November 25, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

We are so happy we were able to provide you with a 5 star experience. We love hearing from our customers and appreciate you taking the time to leave a review!

Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Crap
November 23, 2018

This was my first purchase went online, loved the items, ordered three things: a pair of pants, a lingerie romper, and a shirt. The shirt was great, though I'm a bit iffy on the shoulder openings.

The pants came out of the bag with a back seam coming apart. I did not even try them on, as I would never pay to have them fixed.

I tried the lingerie romper on, which was too big for me, even though it was the smallest size they had, and as I was carefully pulling the strap over my shoulder it came apart. And there was not much tension put on the strap at all which was very stretchy. This speaks to the quality of the items.

Buyer beware. If two out of three of my items were defective right out of the bag, that does not say much for this brand.

Also, I'm a buyer in Canada, and I had to pay duty on my shipment. The shipment arrived and the "sender" address was in Ontario. Why am I paying duty for items shipped in the same country?!

Another thing, the receipt said there is a return label in the bag. No, I couldn't find a return label.

Needless to say, that is the one and only time I'll be purchasing from Venus.

Date of experience: November 22, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

We are sorry that you are not happy with your purchase, Kristen. Could you please email us at socialsupport@venus.com, so we may look at your account and rectify this issue?

Michigan
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Decrease my limit
November 13, 2018

So I had an original credit line of $1100. Always paid on time and double my minimum payment. Venus decided to decrease my credit limit because of " credit bureau" reporting? Did it twice. So I only had balance of $450 out of $1100 and it was reported to bureaus that my new limit was $650 the first time and $450 the second time making it appear that I pretty much was at my limits! Crooked! And I had to call about it to be told it is credit bureau fault but we will do you a Favor and increase limit back up to $650. Gee thanks! It should be $1100 what the original limit was! Is that NOT affecting my score? Oh I think it is! Don't so business with venus!

Date of experience: November 12, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

Hi Michelle, we apologize for any inconvenience this situation may have caused you. We will send you a private message to discuss this further.

New York
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Beware of improper refund amounts after you return an item. If you have a discount of 10 percent on your entire order and then return one item, they will take the 10 percent from your total order and deduct from your one item returned. Sound confusing? It is! And ridiculously improper. In this day and age of making things easy for the customer, VENUS DOES NOT! After over an hour on the phone with them still not satisfied. I will never order from them again. Also $6.95 to return something. Shop most other places and the returns are free.

Date of experience: November 12, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

Hi Sharon, we apologize that your ordering experience did not meet your expectations. We will be happy to review your information and find a resolution to this matter for you. We will be sending you a private message to discuss this matter further.

Germany
1 review
1 helpful vote
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On the fence
November 7, 2018

So I ordered a swimsuit from here last year and I loved the top not so much the bottom but no biggie. My boyfriend bought me a coat from here for my bday and I loved but it only lasted a year until it started fraying, still wearable just need to constantly burn strands lol. However, I always liked their clothes I've seen in their catalogs so I decided to do a bigger order this time and spent around $300. I liked every item so I am surprised there are so many people that don't it's making me wonder if I just got lucky and should I order again? My only issue is the shoes are too small and I don't know if I should return it because I don't think I should have to pay so many fees and i don't want to risk running into this issue again and being stuck with it. I also ordered a top that I didn't know was on backorder until after checking out... by the time I get the shirt it will be too warm out. Still skeptical about the company.

Date of experience: November 7, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

Hi Celeste, we apologize for the inconvenience. We will be sending you a private message to discuss the situation with you further

New Jersey
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Bad customer service
October 26, 2018

They always have an excuse and always is we're really back up at the warehouse, this is the second time I have a problem with the delivery of my item.
I guess it will be the last one. Really sad because I really love theirs clothing.

Date of experience: October 26, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

We apologize to hear about your experience. After review of your account, the order is set to ship out for Saturday delivery. We have sent you an email for more details, but if you have any questions, please contact us at socialsupport@venus.com.

New York
1 review
5 helpful votes
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I ordered a jumpsuit- didn't fit and was poor quality material, the cost $36.99.
They send a return label within package and after returning it, I was charge 6.95 for the label & 4.95 for shipping adjustment. So instead of getting refunded for the amount paid I was refunded 25.09. I'm charged 11.90 for an item that doesn't fit.
NEVER WILL I BUY ANYTHING FROM THIS SITE AGAIN - RIP OFF!

Date of experience: October 22, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

We are sorry that you were not happy with your jumpsuit. If you could please email us at socialsupport@venus.com, we will be happy to assist.

California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I have ordered from Venus.com for several years. Most of what I order gets returned due to poor quality of material, wrong sizing or they look nothing like what was advertised.
You literally have a 50/50 chance of not liking or not fitting into what you order.
The fees for returns are expensive also-no paid return label.
My recent order of 3 items was horrible - nothing fit right and the clothes didn't look as advertised.
My closet is also filled with things that I didn't return in time so I'm stuck with them and they're brand new clothing!
I'll no longer order from this company.

Date of experience: October 18, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

We apologize that your experience was not up to expectations. If you would please contact us at socialsupport@venus.com, we would be more than happy to have a member of our team look at your account and make this right. We are also available 24/7 by phone, you can call 1-888-782-2224.

Montana
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I ordered a very nice top for a trip to Europe. When it arrived It had a smell to it, but I would have washed it anyway. I hand washed it in cold water and hung to dry. It shrunk like 2 sizes.
When I called them they said they would replace it, but they would not replace with a larger size, so that if it shrunk there would not be a problem. So basically I ate 39.00 and shipping. Last time I order from them.
Doesn't make any sense to me.

Date of experience: October 16, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

We do apologize for any inconvenience. For replacements, we will need to replace it with the item you purchased, but will be happy to issue an e-certificate. Could you please email us with your order details to socialsupport@venus.com?

Wisconsin
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Stay away!
October 16, 2018

I ordered a pair of shoes and was given an estimated day of arrival for delivery. That day cane and went without so much as an email from Venus so I called them and they told me it was on backorder and that the shoes would ship out the following Monday. When I didn't get the shoes or an email I called back and another rep told me it would ship out the following week. This happened again two more times! Mind you, if you look at the shoes on their website it states they're available for purchase. I finally told them to cancel my order. I won't ever order from these people again. Shady business.

Date of experience: October 15, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

We are sorry to hear about your recent experience. Could you please email us at socialsupport@venus.com, so we may look into this matter?

Texas
3 reviews
13 helpful votes
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I ordered a pair of pants from this place for the first time. I doubt this place caters to plus-size women at all. I knew I shouldn't have tried a store that sells plus-size AND skinny people clothes. These types of places never make clothes that truly fit the plus-size woman. I bought pants that were my size and came out to at least a size or two smaller! I couldn't even pull them up. I held them up to my own pants that are the same size and these were way smaller in comparison. The stores I usually shop at are plus-size women stores. Venus claims to sell plus-size women clothes but what they considered plus-size doesn't work for me. Clothes run way too small. I also read reviews saying the same thing. I will stick to true plus-size stores, thanks very much.

Date of experience: October 13, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

We do apologize that you were not happy with your order. If you could please email us at socialsupport@venus.com, we will be happy to assist. Our plus sizes, are based on contemporary sizing. Here is a link to our sizing chart: https://www.venus.com/sizechart.aspx

Canada
3 reviews
9 helpful votes
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Have been ordering for years from Venus for years most of them are nice, the worst is the company they use for shipping LANDMARK they are thieves they said they drop your stuff off and did not I was in my front yard all day gardening and no one came.

Date of experience: October 12, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

We do apologize to hear about your experience. Landmark Global collects the duties and taxes, but selects a carrier for delivery. If you could please email us at socialsupport@venus.com, we will be happy to assist.

Pennsylvania
1 review
9 helpful votes
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I have been purchasing from Venus for many years. I am usually happy with their clothing, but sometimes the quality is less than desirable. My most recent experience was with a pair of jeans that were not sized correctly (2 sizes off according to most customers). I returned them because I didn't like them and was told that they were a final sale item and I would not be getting a refund OR a credit to purchase something else in the future. Seriously? I have never heard of a company doing business like this ever in my entire 63 years! I will NEVER purchase anything from this company again. My next call is to the Better Business Bureau!

Date of experience: October 9, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

Hi Sherry! We apologize that your order did not meet your expectations. Could you please email us at socialsupport@venus.com?

Canada
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Amazing clothing!
October 7, 2018

Beautiful clothes, unique designs, accurate shipping. Absolutely love this store now! Thank you very much!

Date of experience: October 6, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

Hi Kat! This doesn't sound right, so we would love to assist. If you haven't contacted customer service yet, please email us at socialsupport@venus.com, so we may assist.

District of Columbia
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Beware of this company
October 6, 2018

The quality of every single product I ordered was well below expectations and not worth the price.
Return labels provided are not free and cost you more than if you mail products back to them. Horrible costumer service. Hard to believe this is a viable company.

Date of experience: October 6, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

We are sorry that you are not happy with your purchase, Gigi. Could you please email us at socialsupport@venus.com, so we may look at your account?

New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Happy With Order
October 5, 2018

After I ordered an outfit from VENUS from the first time, I read these negative reviews afterwards and thought of canceling. I have to be honest... nothing to worry about! I ordered, the item was listed in stock, it arrived today as scheduled, it fits beautifully and looks great! I will be ordering again from VENUS!

Date of experience: October 5, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

Thanks Michelle! We are so happy we were able to provide you with a 5 star experience! We love hearing from our customers and appreciate you taking the time to leave a review!

District of Columbia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My dress is perfect
October 4, 2018

Many thanks for the service! The dress looks fantastic! Delivery was on time. I recommend this shop. My best friend also bought the dress on this sire.

Date of experience: October 4, 2018
Maryland
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I ordered two bathing suit tops and three bottoms. When I placed my order there was no indication that the items were back ordered. I paid for two-day shipping. When I didn't receive my suits in two days, I looked for an email -- I had received nothing. Then I signed onto Venus and the status of two tops and two bottoms was "back ordered" with no dates. Two days after that I received one bottom -- not much help without a top!

I waited and rechecked. Still nothing. A month later I tried the online chat. I was told they were back ordered until October 5. I followed up with additional questions about refunding my two day shipping change, when I could expect delivery and if I'd get all my pieces at the same time. The online chat person had disappeared. I waited over 30 minutes (the chat is still open).

I tried another chat. She disappeared immediately when I told her I had tried chat earlier. The I called. The customer account rep hung up on me when I told her I had tried the chat function.

Called again. This time talked to a man. He finally answered my question -- back ordered until December! What? It's still available for sale on the website with no warning about the back order.

Will never order from Venus again!

Date of experience: September 28, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

Hi Eileen. This is certainly not our customer service standards. Could you please email us at socialsupport@venus.com, so we may look into this matter? We look forward to hearing from you, and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Colorado
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Buyer beware if you return!
September 28, 2018

I had a credit from an order where they shipped literally all wrong elements in my order. I was given a e-cert, instead of crediting it back to my credit card. I called to see if it could be issued back to my credit card, but it never happened. I used the credit on another order for 3 items, of which I returned two. According to their "new" return policy. The adjusted price I pay after they allocate out the credit is the only amount that I get back. I paid a total of $77 for the new order ($58 credit, and $19 on credit card). I ended up keeping ~ $28 top and returned two items. So the amount I receive back after being charged shipping adjustment fee is $6. So I just paid $71 ($58 + $19-$6) for one bikini top.

Date of experience: September 28, 2018
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over a year old

Hi Sue. We would love to look into this for you. Could you please email us at socialsupport@venus.com? We look forward to hearing from you!

California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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LOVE IT!
September 27, 2018

Thank you VENUS!, I just ordered my new dress Monday night and received it yesterday (Wednesday). Excelent service!
For those women with Latina butt, I always order dresses two sizes bigger and fit perfect. I can't wait to use my beautiful dress!

Date of experience: September 27, 2018
VENUS S. Venus Rep
over a year old

You looking amazing! We are so happy we were able to provide you with a 5 star experience. We love hearing from our customers and appreciate you taking the time to leave a review!